Chapter 281: Starting from Scratch
Translator: Tim Editor: Fish Creek
The fat police officer wasn't dumb. It was still incredible that Ye Mo dared to open fire in public, even after obtaining the crime evidence. After all, normal special agencies weren't allowed to do this, but this youth before him did. It could only mean his background was absurdly strong, or his status absurdly powerful.
The few policemen left quickly, even taking Dou Lin's body. They came and went swiftly.
Not only did Zang Jiayan realize Ye Mo was no ordinary person, but the entire carriage knew. At that moment, the carriage grew much quieter.
Zang Jiayan was experienced. He gathered his belongings and saluted Ye Mo with his fists: “Ye brother’s actions were truly satisfying. It’s my honor to meet you. I wrongly assumed Ye brother was a businessman. I was truly blind.”
Obviously, Zang Jiayan knew few people possessed a kill permit. Ye Mo was undoubtedly one of them. But he knew that even with a kill permit, Ye Mo couldn't kill in public like this. That's why he said Ye Mo's actions were satisfying. Those with kill permits were the country's elite. They wouldn't be in business. Thus, he thought Ye Mo had been lying.
Ye Mo waved his hand: “Zang brother, you overpraise me. In fact, I quite like your righteous character. However, I wasn’t lying when I said I was going to the border to do business. I truly am. Although I legally own a gun, it’s only a cooperative relationship.”
Ye Mo's simple sentence dropped a bombshell in Zang Jiayan's heart. A cooperative relationship? Who had the ability to cooperate with a country? If Ye Mo was telling the truth, his power would be immense.
The Yuan siblings still hadn't processed it. They remained in shock and disbelief. Dou Lin, so cocky, had been killed so easily by the youth before them. Yet, the youth conversed casually.
At that moment, a larger man ran over with Ye Mo's permit. Behind him followed the fat police officer. This officer approached Ye Mo and saluted before returning Ye Mo's document with both hands: “I’m the captain of this VK8977 train, Wan Youtian. Ye instructor, this is your document.”
Ye Mo took the document and asked for Zang Jiayan's storage card, passing it to the officer: “This is Dou Lin's verdict. Everything is clear. Pass this to the Beijing police department. Tell them I said this. As for the matter at Jing Kou, I will inquire about it next time I return to Beijing.”
“Yes, Ye instructor.” The train captain's salute was impeccable.
“Okay, that's settled. I’ll take the siblings. Their verdict was heard by the other three officers,” Ye Mo stated plainly.
Seeing the captain lead the officers away, Ye Mo sighed, his desire for power strengthening. This was the benefit of authority. Without the document, no matter how strong he was, he could only leave after killing, not sit here safely and abide by the rules. Although he knew taking the two away was against the rules, no one said anything.
At this moment, Yuan Meixiang understood. She hadn't expected such a twist, nor that she would leave unscathed. In her excitement, she was about to kneel in gratitude. Ye Mo waved his hand: “It was a small matter, no need. I hear you’re an accounting and finance graduate?”
“Yes, after graduating from the University of Finance, I was preparing to work at Jing Kou. Then, I met that bastard.” Yuan Meixiang spoke, anxiety still in her eyes.
Ye Mo nodded: “I'm going to conduct business. If you have nowhere else to go, help me with finances. Of course, if you have a better opportunity or need to return, that’s fine. I'm sure they won’t dare bother you again.”
“I’m willing to work with you, however, my brother needs to go to school. Finding me cost him three years of study,” Yuan Meixiang said, gratitude filling her tone.
“Okay, then you can follow Zang brother for now. After I see Fang Nan, I’ll decide what to do next. As for your brother, he can stay in Gui Lin and attend school.” Ye Mo was pleased to recruit a few on the train. Though he didn’t know how capable Yuan Meixiang was, he approved of Zang Jiayan.
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In a dark room in Gui Lin, Fang Nan still lay on the bed, but only three henchmen remained.
Besides Rock and Xiao Tie, who were loyal, there was Xiao Huo, who had met Ye Mo in Beijing.
“Nan brother, it’s been months, and Ye brother still hasn’t come. Should we relocate?” Xiao Tie asked hesitantly.
Rock and Xiao Huo were absent; only Xiao Tie was there, caring for Fang Nan.
Fang Nan understood. He dared not show his face in Gui Lin, nor go to the hospital. He lacked the funds for hospital care. Xiao Tie meant Ye Mo wasn’t coming and didn't want Fang Nan to wait.
Fang Nan shook his head, “Xiao Huo goes near the airport daily; he’ll find Ye brother. I believe Ye brother. He’s not ordinary. He said he’d come and help, and he will. He hasn’t come because he’s busy.”
“Nan brother…” Xiao Tie tried to speak but was stopped.
Fang Nan waved his hand: “Xiao Tie, I understand, but I believe Ye brother. Only Ye brother can cure my leg, and we’ll have a future only by following him. I won’t say more. I’ve met many, but only Ye brother deserves my loyalty. He’s a true hero.”
“Okay, since you, Fang Nan, think so highly of me, I, Ye Mo, will give you your stage.” Ye Mo’s voice sounded at the door.
“Ye brother….” Fang Nan struggled to rise, and Xiao Tie quickly helped.
A youth behind Ye Mo squeezed in excitedly: “Nan brother, I finally found Ye brother! I told you he’d come.”
“Thank you, Xiao Huo.” Fang Nan’s excitement mirrored Xiao Huo’s.
Zang Jiayan and the Yuan siblings didn’t expect Ye Mo’s friend to live in such harsh conditions. A foul odor emanated from the small room. This wasn’t the business they expected, but neither questioned. They’d only known Ye Mo briefly, but knew he wouldn’t lie.
“Ye brother, you’re here.” Rock carried a large pack and entered, sweating. Seeing Ye Mo, he was joyful and surprised. They’d hidden arduously for six months, waiting for Ye Mo.
Ye Mo nodded, produced a card, and gave it to Zang Jiayan: “There’s money here. Rent a better house. We’ll talk after we relocate.”
Zang Jiayan didn't expect the card to contain several million. He was shocked. He’d never had so much money. He hadn’t expected Ye Mo to trust him so much, giving him millions without worry. Ye Mo was someone worth associating with. Zang Jiayan decided to get close to Ye Mo.
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Money expedited things. After relocating, Ye Mo immediately treated Fang Nan’s leg. Though badly damaged and neglected, it took only a week. After a week, Fang Nan could walk.
Ye Mo, however, spoke privately with Zang Jiayan. In his eyes, Zang Jiayan had an advantage over Fang Nan and Erhu.
Fang Nan couldn't change his gangster temperament. Though he could rule a region, on a larger scale, he wouldn’t be as meticulous as Zang Jiayan. Erhu was worse than Fang Nan.
“Zang brother…” Ye Mo began, and Zang Jiayan waved his hand: “Ye brother, I truly admire you. You’re the most capable person I’ve seen. You made Fang Nan walk with such a severe wound. Honestly, if I hadn’t seen it, I wouldn’t believe it. If you approve, call me Jiayan.”
“Okay, I won’t be polite then. You saw Fang Nan. He leads the Flowing Snake gang at the border. Now, I plan for him to conduct legitimate business for me there. Of course, I’ll need your help.” Ye Mo saw Zang Jiayan’s straightforwardness and reciprocated.
Zang Jiayan immediately stood: “That's how it should be. I came with you because I want to work with you. I’m retired from the army, but still physically capable.”
Ye Mo shook his head: “For various reasons, I need significant funds. I need to establish a business empire and a powerful corporation. This is just the beginning. You're skilled in Kung Fu, but compared to truly strong individuals, you still have far to go. I have an ancient martial arts cultivation method. If interested, you can learn it, or learn it with Fang Nan and his men.”
Ye Mo produced the cultivation method obtained after killing Zheng Chengfa. Though useless to Ye Mo, it was valuable to Zang Jiayan and Fang Nan.
“This is a legendary ancient martial arts secret?” Zang Jiayan, unlike Fang Nan, wasn’t clueless. As soon as Ye Mo produced it, he knew its importance.